Crash tests - Definition

 Publish: 07 Nov 2024, 03:45 pm   |   Definition

Crash tests - Definition

Crash tests

Crash tests are called safety tests. It's performed to assess how well a vehicle protects its occupants in various types of crashes. To simulate common accident scenarios and evaluate different safety you can use this kinda test.


Types

Frontal Impact Test mainly simulates a head-on collision, often at a speed of around 35 mph (56 km/h). 


Side Impact Test is another kinda test to simulate a side collision, often with a barrier or another vehicle.


Rollover Test for getting information about vehicle’s stability and the likelihood of rolling over in extreme conditions. 


Rear Impact Test focuses on the safety of rear-seat passengers and the effectiveness of head restraints in protecting against whiplash injuries.


Small Overlap and Moderate Overlap Tests to simulate a collision where only a portion of the vehicle’s front or side collides with an obstacle.


Pedestrian Impact Test test assesses. It's work on how a vehicle’s design affects the risk to pedestrians. 


Features

First of all we should talk about Structural Integrity features. It mainly works on how well the vehicle’s frame and structure can absorb and manage crash forces. Then Airbag Performance feature for Assesses the deployment, placement, and effectiveness of airbags. Crash tests also work as a Seat Belt Effectiveness. This is a restraint system to ensure it keeps passengers secure. Also this kinda tests Head Restraints. It means protection against neck injuries, especially in rear-impact collisions. Lastly it has Crash Dummy Data feature to improve overall safety. 


A

AC charging | Acceleration | Airbags

B

Base price | Battery capacity | Battery tech | BEV | Body type

C

Car Life Cycle | Center display | Connectivity | Consumption | Crash tests

D

Data disclaimer | DC charging | Dimensions | Drag coefficient | Driver's display | Driving aids

F

Frunk

H

Head-up display | Heat pump | HEV

M

Max speed

P

Parking aids | PHEV | Platform | Powertrain

R

Range | Recuperation | Roof

S

Seats | Self driving | Suspension

T

Torque | Towing | Trunk

W

Weight | Wheelbase | Wheels